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In article <bujmaf$icbqg$-berlin.de>,
says...
> - Why do security breaches in computing threaten the development of the
> concept of ubiquitous computing?
>

To me, the above is a no-brainer. If more and more security exploits are
present and used, causing instability in the current computer use model,
folks will hesitate to allow computers further and further into their
lives, hesitate to rely more and more on computers for everyday
activities.
> - Can anyone suggest a security mechanism which would be effective in the
> context of an intruder who holds a user hostage and threatens that user?
>

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"Jase" <> wrote in message
news:bujmaf$icbqg$-berlin.de...
> - Why do security breaches in computing threaten the development of the
> concept of ubiquitous computing?
>
> - Can anyone suggest a security mechanism which would be effective in the
> context of an intruder who holds a user hostage and threatens that user?
>
> TIA.
>
>

"Jase" <> wrote in message
news:bujmaf$icbqg$-berlin.de...
> - Why do security breaches in computing threaten the development of the
> concept of ubiquitous computing?
>
> - Can anyone suggest a security mechanism which would be effective in the
> context of an intruder who holds a user hostage and threatens that user?
>
> TIA.
>
>

You watch to much Sci-Fi. Both your questions are a non-entity for normal
computer users. Now go away silly boy and read more comic books.

In article <>, says...
> The second question seems interesting to me. Made me wonder if we'll see
> biometric devices that only allow "calm" users to log on, access a resource,
> etc.

i've always thought that someone should pass a test before they're
allowed to own and/or operate a computer.... a level of competency
should be displayed before you let someone loose on the Internet
especially. it should be mandatory that parents monitor children <16
years old.

Drew Cooper [MSFT] wrote:
> The second question seems interesting to me. Made me wonder if we'll see
> biometric devices that only allow "calm" users to log on, access a resource,
> etc.
>
> There's probably either a good SF plot device or a thesis in that if these
> were homework questions.

"Duress" passwrods already do just that and are in use in some
interesting places. Principal is that user has a special password that
is only entered under "duress" conditions - security system then alerts
appropriate personnel for action.

"Ford Prefect" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
>
> Drew Cooper [MSFT] wrote:
> > The second question seems interesting to me. Made me wonder if we'll
see
> > biometric devices that only allow "calm" users to log on, access a
resource,
> > etc.
> >
> > There's probably either a good SF plot device or a thesis in that if
these
> > were homework questions.
>
> "Duress" passwrods already do just that and are in use in some
> interesting places. Principal is that user has a special password that
> is only entered under "duress" conditions - security system then alerts
> appropriate personnel for action.
>

Colonel Flagg <> wrote in
news::
> In article <>,
> says...
>> The second question seems interesting to me. Made me wonder if we'll
>> see biometric devices that only allow "calm" users to log on, access
>> a resource, etc.
>
>
> i've always thought that someone should pass a test before they're
> allowed to own and/or operate a computer.... a level of competency
> should be displayed before you let someone loose on the Internet
> especially. it should be mandatory that parents monitor children <16
> years old.
>
> yea, I know it's unenforceable. but we all have dreams.
>
>

i think more rigorus testing & screening of automobile drivers on the road
is of much more importance in society.

a stupid person in a car can kill you and your entire family in a split
second on the highway.*

a stupid computer user can be ignored.

*sorry, i am just getting real pissed off at people on the cell phone and
women putting on makeup while they are driving 120 on the highway.

BigWallop wrote:
> "Ford Prefect" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>
>>
>>Drew Cooper [MSFT] wrote:
>>
>>>The second question seems interesting to me. Made me wonder if we'll
>>
> see
>
>>>biometric devices that only allow "calm" users to log on, access a
>>
> resource,
>
>>>etc.
>>>
>>>There's probably either a good SF plot device or a thesis in that if
>>
> these
>
>>>were homework questions.
>>
>>"Duress" passwrods already do just that and are in use in some
>>interesting places. Principal is that user has a special password that
>>is only entered under "duress" conditions - security system then alerts
>>appropriate personnel for action.
>>
>
>
> An example of this please.

he already did. it's rather simple really and it's been around for a
long time.... not necessarily an electronically entered password, but
duress signals of some sort.. the most basic example is a bank. if the
banker doesn't open a set of window blinds before opening of the
morning... the signal is read by local law enforcement and indicates a
possible bank robber.... the practice can be done anywhere, anytime. a
keyword spoken, a password (or an alternate "duress" password, which
gives access to certain areas and also notifies authorities of a
compromise). use your imagination.

In article <Xns9476EAD45D187rowdyyatesnospamlyco@66.185.95.104>, says...
> > i've always thought that someone should pass a test before they're
> > allowed to own and/or operate a computer.... a level of competency
> > should be displayed before you let someone loose on the Internet
> > especially. it should be mandatory that parents monitor children <16
> > years old.
> >
> > yea, I know it's unenforceable. but we all have dreams.
> >
> >
>
> i think more rigorus testing & screening of automobile drivers on the road
> is of much more importance in society.
>
> a stupid person in a car can kill you and your entire family in a split
> second on the highway.*

agreed.

>
> a stupid computer user can be ignored.
>

nope. not if you make your money supporting small businesses that hire
folks for their "historically" correct skill-sets, not realizing the
computer-age is here and they MUST be computer savvy.

> *sorry, i am just getting real pissed off at people on the cell phone and
> women putting on makeup while they are driving 120 on the highway.
>
>

or reading the morning paper, a novel, leaving children unrestrained,
driving wild... you should see some of the accidents i've worked
(volunteer fire fighter for 18 years).

Jase wrote:
>
> - Why do security breaches in computing threaten the development of the
> concept of ubiquitous computing?
I don't have a good answer fo rthis one.

>
> - Can anyone suggest a security mechanism which would be effective in the
> context of an intruder who holds a user hostage and threatens that user?

A second pass code that would allow the user to log on and gain access,
but would also notify security that there is a problem. This of coarse
has to be backed up by well trained armed security guards.

>
> TIA.

--

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always one individual who perceives a solution and is
willing to take command. Very often, that individual is
crazy.

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losing fruitcake — it may have been “tried and true, but nobody really
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